Santa Ana grants a COVID-19 extension for business license renewals
The City of Santa Ana is taking additional measures to help local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Customers who have a City of Santa Ana Business License Annual Tax…
Flatten the COVID-19 curve at Santa Ana’s Parks
https://youtu.be/ulQwYSjCnB4 Even in parks and open spaces, it’s essential to take precautions to protect yourself and others from the COVID-19 virus. Everyone should do their part to flatten the infection…
GGUSD launches online resources to support at-home learning
The Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD), which serves the Western portion of the City of Santa Ana, suspended their classes from March 16 to April 3, with Spring Break…
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Mayor Miguel Pulido speaks out about the 13 COVID-19 cases in Santa Ana
https://youtu.be/ulQwYSjCnB4 Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido issued a formal press release today regarding the latest COVID-19 case numbers provided by the O.C. Health Care Agency, which now show that Santa…
13 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Santa Ana
The Orange County Health Care Agency has finally confirmed, as of this afternoon, the number of COVID-19 cases on a city-by-city basis here in Orange County. We have 13 cases…
SAUSD schools will stay closed through May 1
The SAUSD has announced that their schools will remain closed through May 1, 2020, with instruction set to resume May 4, 2020. Here is their full announcement: I’d like to…
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The O.C. Health Care Agency warns about use of non-FDA approved COVID-19 tests
County Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick today warned residents against the use of testing kits that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for diagnosis…
There are now 256 COVID-19 cases in Orange County
The O.C. Health Care Agency is reporting that we are up to 256 COVID-19 cases now in Orange County. Reportedly they are finally going to reveal the cases on a…
The DMV is closing their field offices on Friday
Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is moving to offer Californians essential services online starting next week to continue processing critical transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Field offices…
The O.C. Health Agency answers frequently asked questions about COVID-19
As COVID-19 spreads, the news is leaving many people with concerns and questions: How can I help protect myself? Should I be wearing a facemask? How do I get tested…
The City of Santa Ana explains what social distancing means
The Centers of Disease Control defines social distancing as “remaining out of congregate settings, avoiding mass gatherings and maintaining distance (approximately six feet) from others when possible.” Social distancing is…
Parking lots and exercise zones closed at Santa Ana’s parks
The City of Santa Ana today closed some parking lots and exercise zones at local parks to prevent people from gathering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the River View Golf…
Resources for Santa Ana businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19
The City of Santa Ana is committed to providing businesses and workers with the latest resources and information such as: business loans and grants, free business consultations, webinars, unemployment benefit…
The SAPD is investigating a fatal shooting at El Salvador Park
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at approximately 6:51 PM, SAPD Officers responded to a report of a shooting at El Salvador Park, located at 1825 West Civic Center Drive. Officers…
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O.C. mental health resources to help with the COVID-19 crisis
As the spread and far-reaching impacts of Covid-19 dominate the world news, we have all witnessed and experienced the parallel spread of worry, anxiety, and uncertainty. The way to overcome this…